Easter Is...

Share with children the true meaning of Easter--the special time when Jesus died and rose again--in a warm, personal way told just for them. Easter Is...For Me! features rebus reading to encourage beginning readers in their skills by using colorful pictures to teach new words and fun facts about some of the many symbols Christians use at Easter time. Bible verses, highlighted themes, and lively, full-color illustrations enhance the book's take-away value.

Explains why we celebrate Easter by sharing the wonderful miracle of Christ's resurrection and our new life in Him. Ages 2-5.

Children's Literature

Sharing the story of Easter with a young child becomes an interactive event with text and repetitive rebus pictures. Even non-readers will feel encouraged to "read" along with the simple text and colorful drawings. The story of Jesus's death on the cross becomes a miracle when he lives again and goes to heaven to watch over us and forgive us for our sins. The crucifixion and resurrection become personal with first person dialogue and catchy "for me!" phrases. Because Jesus has risen from the dead, Christians find many symbols to remind them of new life. Eggs, butterflies, and flowers represent rebirth. Children are encouraged to use senses to smell and see these objects and to also "make a joyful noise" in celebration. Bible verses provide captions for the full color illustrations. 2000, Bethany House, Ages 3 to 6, $3.99. Reviewer: Laura Hummel

Christine Tangvald is the author of more than eighty-five books for children and has over 2.5 million books in print. She has worked with kids for over twenty years and holds a B.S. in elementary education from Washington State University. Christine and he husband, Roald, have three children and eight grandchildren and live in Washington.